Byun Woo-seok, who gained popularity with ‘Sun-eop Tui’ and even brought up rumors of a forced name change for his debut as a singer.

[OSEN=Reporter Sun Mi-kyung] At this point, it seems like a name change and debut as a singer are necessary.

Actor Byun Woo-seok’s stock is skyrocketing. As he takes on the role of the main character Ryu Sun-jae in the tvN drama ‘Sun Up and Tui’ (written by Lee Si-eun, directed by Yoon Jong-ho and Kim Tae-yeop), he has emerged as the hottest actor these days. Captivating both male and female viewers in their 20s and 30s, his popularity is overwhelming.

And as the popularity of ‘Sun Up and Tui’ rises, Byun Woo-seok has a lot on his plate. First of all, a forced name change. Many people who see Byun Woo-seok now call him “Ryu Sun-jae.” This is not only because the character in the drama has a strong impact, but also because Byun Woo-seok is digesting the character with excellent acting skills. Just like actor Park Sung-hoon gained a second name as Jeon Jae-jun in ‘The Glory,’ Byun Woo-seok has also acquired a new name, Ryu Sun-jae.

Furthermore, Byun Woo-seok seems to be forced to debut as a singer. ‘Sun Up and Tui’ is a time-slip romance where passionate fan Im Sol (played by Kim Hye-yoon) who was in despair after the death of famous artist Ryu Sun-jae (played by Byun Woo-seok) who helped her to live when she had given up on life goes back to 2008 to save her favorite artist.

In the drama, Ryu Sun-jae is the vocalist of the top band Eclipse. Byun Woo-seok is perfectly handling idol acting as well, including appearing in concert scenes in the drama. Particularly, Byun Woo-seok added immersion by directly singing Eclipse’s songs ‘Sonagi,’ ‘Run Run,’ ‘You and I,’ and ‘Because I’ll Meet You.’

As the popularity of the work increases, there are rumors circulating about the existence of Eclipse and Ryu Sun-jae. Eclipse’s ‘Sonagi’ penetrated the Melon Top 100 chart and is recording a continuous upward trend. Popular singers are also steadily gaining popularity, rising to the top 20 on the difficult chart.

As a result, fans are expressing their support by requesting appearances on music shows and concerts, wanting to see a full Eclipse stage. Since Byun Woo-seok participated in the singing himself, if he appears on a music show, he will truly debut as a singer.

Due to the scorching popularity of ‘Sun Up and Tui,’ tvN is reportedly planning various events to repay viewers’ support. Although no details have been decided yet, Byun Woo-seok has already confirmed appearances on SBS variety show ‘Running Man’ and tvN’s ‘You Quiz On The Block,’ and is actively engaging with fans through fan meetings and joining the fan community Weverse. / [email protected]

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